On Saturday morning the professor had all manner of noise and dust planned for the day, what with tearing out kitchen wallpaper and paneling, and hanging sheetrock. So, the boys and I tossed overnight bags in the car and hit the road for a few hours headed west... time to visit my parents, Bunny and Pop.
And, it's been a really nice weekend. Bunny has filled us up with fried okra and apple crisp, we've been to the playground {twice}, swung on the porch swing, and ridden down the driveway {even me} in the old red Radio Flyer wagon. Pop set up the electric train and grilled steaks, we've read books and played and laughed. And, guess what... I found a cute skirt in a consignment shop for $3.98!Yes, it's been a wonderfully nice weekend. One day I hope my children enjoy visiting me as much as I enjoy visiting my parents.
And, here's another great weekend delight... my new Red Rooster. Do you like him?!It seems that my Uncle Price, my mother's brother, knew Amos Kennedy when he lived in York, Alabama {my mother's childhood home and my uncle's lifetime home}. It also seems that Mr. Kennedy gave my uncle some of the posters that he letterpressed for local town events. In turn, four years ago, my uncle gave these posters to my mother, because, you know, she always wanted to attend the Rooster Day Festival, but was never able to make it to York for the occasion.
After my mom heard about our introduction to Amos Kennedy last weekend she dug the prints {three of them} out of a closet and gave them to me {much to my delight}! This Red Rooster is my favorite... I've got big plans for him.
Mod Hubby, you know that I rarely make a specific request when it comes to home decor, but the Red Rooster is an exception. I like him and I want to keep him... in my kitchen!
So, here's to happy long weekends, a few days out of school, Amos Kennedy, Bunny and Pop, my Uncle Price, and one great husband who worked all weekend to renovate my kitchen so that I can hang the Red Rooster one day very soon!
The end.
{Ironwork photos taken on the back porch of my parents' home.}
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12 comments:
What a great weekend! I know I always seem to comment about food...but really, fried okra and apple crisp sounds heavenly! Am I deep down a *Chinese* Southern girl? Ha. Love the rooster. Can you post a pic of how it looks in your kitchen when you get it up?
Score!
I love the Rooster poster and the serendipitous connection to your post of last week. I'm sure your husband will be charmed by it, too.
We are having the most gorgeous Columbus Day weekend in my memory. Spray painting yard sale furniture finds today, perfect day for it.
enjoy your new kitchen : )
deb m
Can't wait to see pics of your new kitchen with the rooster up!
-Grace
Red Rooster is fabulous!!! Yes, it must hang in your kitchen. Absolutely.
Ruth -- Yes, I will post a photo once Red Rooster graces my wall... it may be a while yet as there are more renovations to accomplish and the dilemma of framing.
Regarding the south... I like to imagine that you would love the south and that you are a southerner at heart! The truth is that we are an area and people that cause a lot of head scratching and require more than a little patience. From our culture to our food to our weather to our accents, well let's just say there is lots of comic, color, and character. But, it you are patient and forgiving you can learn to love us and join us as well. We'll keep you!
What a wonderful weekend you had! And even better with the excitement of knowing what was going on at home in the kitchen! Red Rooster will love his new place!
It sounds like your weekend was so nice with your family. And I have to add that Mod Husband is a keeper for staying home and doing the messy work without you and the boys.
As to your Rooster poster....my Rachel has one in pinks and oranges bought by me for her because the festival was on her birthday, Oct 11th, that year. I'm not sure she is as crazy about it as you are, but she did decorate with it for a few years. It might find it's way out of the closet again one day. Yours will make your new kitchen a happy spot for sure.
ps Rachel does currently have my other Kennedy poster hanging in her kitchen...of the Okra Festival.
Thanks, Modgirl! It's good to be home, home with my husband! Looks like you've had a wonderful weekend! Kelly
Beautiful photos! What a blessing to be able to spend such a fun filled weekend at our parents' home.
Will check back to see the photo of the Rooster in your kitchen.
The French poet Pierre Jean de Beranger (1780 - 1857) said,
"He who remembers the benefits of his parents is too much occupied with his recollections to remember their faults."
What a wonderful weekend of memories stored up from Bunny and Pop's! In my old age one piece of wisdom I would offer young parents is to teach their children to love and appreciate their grandparents.
It means so much! I can see you are doing that!
Anonymously me again!
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LOVE the rooster poster! And glad you had a wonderful time at your parents. Funny that as we were leaving AL, you were arriving. (At least I *think* you were arriving--not sure where you live.)
Missing Alabama...and my mom. ::sniff::
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